# Prevent Text Overflow with Truncate

When a text layer is connected to a Rechat placeholder (for example, Listing Description), the actual data may be much longer than the sample text used in your design.

If truncation is not configured, the text can overflow and break the layout once real content is applied.

### How to Prevent It in Figma

1. Select the text layer connected to the **Rechat placeholder**
2. In the right panel, make sure the text is set to **Fixed width** (not Auto width).

{% hint style="info" %}
**Pro tip:** If the text is inside an Auto Layout frame, you can set it to **Fill container** so it respects the parent width and truncates correctly.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/rZPCvAxrKhjBNyVEYUNI" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

1. Enable **Text overflow → Truncate**
2. Define how many lines the text is allowed to have (for example, 1, 2, or 3 lines)
3. Make sure the text has a defined width (or is inside a fixed-width frame)

Figma will limit the text to the number of lines you set and automatically add an ellipsis (…) if the content exceeds that limit.

<figure><img src="/files/rdngANla5NRAHj94SlnQ" alt=""><figcaption><p>How to Truncate text layers, using Figma Truncate feature.</p></figcaption></figure>

***

### Important

* Truncation hides extra text. If the real content exceeds the available space, it will appear as “…”
* Make sure truncating the text does not remove critical information in your layout
* Do not use **Auto width** for dynamic placeholders


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://help.rechat.com/appendix/brokerage-set-up/marketing-template-guidelines/figma/prevent-text-overflow-with-truncate.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.